Preview

May 4, Kovalivka, Kolos, 12:00

Match build-up

Shakhtar women's team prepared for the match against Kolos at the Academy facility in Shchaslyve during 4 days. After defeating Ladomyr (2-0) away, Roman Zaiev's side lost at home to Kryvbas (0-1) and Vorskla (1-3) and are in the 5th spot in the tournament table after 17 matches (22 points , goal difference: 36–25). It should be noted that Alina Starukhina, Mariia Vykaliuk and Oksana Henyk were disqualified.

Opponents

Liudmyla Pokotylo's team compete for the European competition zone and are 3rd in the table with 35 points (11 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses, goal difference: 38–18). Kolos defeated Shakhtar (2-1), Kryvbas (2-1) and Ladomyr (3-1).] in the spring part of the competition. The most prolific footballer is Iryna Maiborodina (11 goals in 17 matches). It should be noted that midfielder Anhelina Fedorenko will miss the game against Shakhtar due to disqualification.

Match background

Shakhtar and Kolos locked horns 4 times in the Vyshcha League: 3 victories of Kolos, with Shakhtar winning once.

Previous game

On March 27, 2024, the teams met in Shchaslyve. The opening minutes of the encounter was spent toe-to-toe. Subsequently, Kolos began to have the initiative, but twice failed to score in the one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper. The Miners converted the counter-attack at the end of the half instead: Mokhnach passed to Molodiuk who sent the ball past the defender, moved from the flank and scored. In the second half, Pokotylo's side came back and took the lead: first Maiborodina converted a penalty, then Serbuk took advantage of Ustinova's mistake. Shakhtar lost 1-2.